5 Fall Squash Recipes

One of my favorite things about the fall is the revival of squash recipes. I just love cooking squash of all kinds - it's delicious, nutritious, and certainly brings about the fall spirit. 

Today I would like to share 5 squash recipes that each require a different kind of squash - most people are familiar with butternut, acorn, and spaghetti squashes... but I would also like to include some of the not so familiar for cooking - pumpkin and buttercup. To get to the individual recipes, simply click on the photo to be redirected!

1. Twice Baked Butternut Squash - I LOVE butternut squash and this recipe looks simply amazing. A must try for the fall this year!

2. Roasted Winter Squash with Brown Butter and Sage - a fall squash classic!

 3. Lasagna-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash - this year will be my first time cooking a spaghetti squash... I am very excited to try it out!

4. Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup - I've never cooked with pumpkin before... but this sounds delicious! Coconut curry is already amazing and I'm sure the pumpkin adds a delicious touch to it!

5. Buttercup Squash Casserole - this recipe is essentially a squash-mashed potato type dish, but seasoned with sweetness (brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chives) = yum!

I've already got two of the five squash in my kitchen cupboard... can't wait to try all of these recipes this fall! What is your favorite squash recipe? How about most unique squash recipe?

5 DIY Fall Decorations

Today we would like to share some great Fall Décor Ideas that you can make yourself! We are totally in love with these DIY Fall Decorations and can’t wait to try them out for ourselves. Simply click on the photos to be taken to their DIY instructions.

1. Fall Halloween Owls – these adorable owls would look great on a mantle or on a table in your front entry.

2. Fall Leaf Candles – with the use of some twine, make these candles for your home to really showcase this seasons colorful fall leaves.

3. Fall Burlap Wreath – this wreath is super cute, festive, and easy to make!

4. No Sew Burlap Pumpkins – here is another burlap project! We LOVE these pumpkins and will definitely be making some for our homes!

5. Twig Coasters – nobody can have enough coasters for their home. These crafty coasters really bring the Fall feeling indoors and are super easy to make!

What make-it-yourself projects will you be making this fall?

Fall Simmer Pot Recipes

Looking for more ways to celebrate the fall? 

Apartment Therapy has this great posting all about bringing the smells of the seasons into your home with these 5 Simmer Pot Recipes. All you need are some cinnamon sticks, vanilla, orange peels, cloves, and other spices. Simply collect the items needed for the recipe and then just simmer all the ingredients in water on your stove. Soon you will have your entire home smelling like the most wonderful scents of the season!

Here are the ingredients you need for 5 Simmer Pot recipes. For more information, visit Apartment Therapy's Website!

Recipe #1
Cinnamon sticks
Apple peels
Orange rinds
Whole cloves

Recipe #2
Peel from 1 lemon
Peel from 1 orange
2 bay leaves
3 cinnamon sticks
2 Tablespoons whole cloves

Recipe #3
A few drops vanilla
Orange peels

Recipe #4
1 cup dried lavender
1 tsp anise
1 Tablespoon nutmeg
1 Tablespoon whole cloves
1 Cinnamon stick

Recipe #5
5 bay leaves
1 Tablespoon whole cloves
2 sticks cinnamon

Hope you enjoy! We can't wait to get one of these simmer pots going at our homes this week!

10 Fall Must-Do Activities

Can you believe that as of yesterday, the Fall Season has arrived for 2014? We are SO excited! There is nothing we love more than the smells of Fall, enjoying the colorful leaves, and participating in some great Fall activities. To celebrate the beginning of the season, here are 10 Fall Activities we believe to be an absolute MUST!

1. Go Apple Picking at a Local Apple Orchard - there is nothing better than a freshly picked apple!

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2. Visit a Pumpkin Patch - in later days, we will have some really fun and festive fall pumpkin decorating ideas to share with you.

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3. Decorate your Porch for the Season - pumpkins, gourds, lanterns, hay... we'll take it all!

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4. Make a Scarecrow - this was always a childhood favorite thing to do.

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5. Go for a Fall Hike or Drive - spend some time out enjoying the most beautiful season of the year.

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6. Rake Leaves... and Jump in Them - another family favorite activity.

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7. Make Spiced Hot Cider or Visit a Cider Mill - one word... YUM!

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8. Participate in a Corn Maze - during the day for a family fun activity... or at night for a spooky adventure.

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9. Go to a Wine Tasting - a great Fall date night idea!

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10. Make a Homemade Apple Pie - the perfect thing to do with all those freshly picked apples. And don't forget to don one of our Fall Themed Apron while your baking - perfect for the season! (Click on the photo of the apron to go to our listing on Etsy.)

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We hope that you all have time this season to get out and enjoy the fall weather! What other activities are on your list to do this Fall?